Sony PSP

I travel a lot for work and for the last year I have wanted a Nintendo DS. I love puzzles and games and typically bring some crossword puzzles or something along with me, but they get crumpled and ripped and are kind of bulky. P...I travel a lot for work and for the last year I have wanted a Nintendo DS. I love puzzles and games and typically bring some crossword puzzles or something along with me, but they get crumpled and ripped and are kind of bulky. Plus, I only have what is in that one book. With a DS I can swap between arcade style games AND brain teasers.

GREAT Digital Voice Recorder. Great size and weight. Does a lot for a small package.
I use it to record my teachings/speeches and then upload the file to my laptop using Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 (Preferred) and it does an...GREAT Digital Voice Recorder. Great size and weight. Does a lot for a small package.
I use it to record my teachings/speeches and then upload the file to my laptop using Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 (Preferred) and it does an AMAZING job of transcribing the entire file.
The stereo mic is removeable to reveal a mono mic and you can order other mics to use for whatever purpose (i.e., noice cancelling, lapel mic, etc.). I ordered a case and a lapel mic and it works great.

I was dithering over getting this for someone and called up a friend of mine to ask him if it was a good gift for a guy. His immediate response was to revert to being about six and saying "I want one too!"
I guess I chose we...I was dithering over getting this for someone and called up a friend of mine to ask him if it was a good gift for a guy. His immediate response was to revert to being about six and saying "I want one too!"
I guess I chose well. You see people on the subway with these all the time; they're a small handheld gaming system that is eminently portable and eminently distracting. There are hundreds of games available for them which makes them good for just about anyone.

Initially I laughed when I saw this. But consider the scenario in which you hand over your expensive camera to a stranger to take a picture, and they pull a Carl Lewis and take off. Now you kinda wish you had a Quik Pod boom-style...Initially I laughed when I saw this. But consider the scenario in which you hand over your expensive camera to a stranger to take a picture, and they pull a Carl Lewis and take off. Now you kinda wish you had a Quik Pod boom-style tripod. The tripod extends to 18.5" and has convenient mirror on it so you can make sure you are positioned correctly.